If life is like a box of chocolates, then that couldn’t be more fitting for one lucky person at the University of Colorado. Recently, we held the Free Ride Sweepstakes where we gave away three great prizes to 3 lucky individuals. Our grand prize was winning your tuition. We, at StudentUniverse.com, would like to congratulate Lindsey for winning the grand prize. Here’s an interview we had with Lindsey after she won:

Hello, Lindsey, and thank you for agreeing to be interviewed for the Free Ride Sweepstakes. To start off, could you tell us a little bit about yourself?
Certainly, I’m currently a senior studying International Affairs with an emphasis on European studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder. I enjoy running, practicing bikram yoga, reading and watching movies.

How long have you known about Student Universe? Have you ever bought a ticket with us?
I’ve known about student universe since I was a freshman. For the past couple years I’ve used it to help me find good deals on airfare to visit my boyfriend and his family over winter break.

How did you find out about the Free Ride Sweepstakes? Was this your first sweepstakes?
I noticed a banner on facebook for the sweepstakes a few months back. I decided to give it a shot - didn’t hurt trying!

Upon entering the Free Ride Sweepstakes, Did it ever cross your mind that you would be the winner?
Never. I’ve never won anything before, and in all honesty I had forgotten I even entered.

Is this the biggest prize that you’ve ever won?
Yes, I feel extremely lucky.

Did you tell any of your family or friends about your winning? How were their reactions?
Yes I told my parents and friends. They were all really excited for me.

So what are you going to do with the extra money?
Catch up on my student bills!

Got any words for the other sweepstakes hopefuls?
Always give it a shot, you never know!